9
Setting Trigger Parameters in a Percussion Sound Module
Correct trigger type and parameter settings provide accurate triggering.
We have included an extensive list of percussion
sound modules with their respective parameter
settings. Please refer to the charts beginning on
page 14.
Unlike standard electronic drum pads, mesh or
rubber, acoustic drums need special attention.
Please read the following to have a better
understanding of how various parameters can
help you get the desired results.
The name of this parameter is self-explanatory,
and should be adjusted to your playing style. To
adjust this, play at your lowest dynamic and also
at your strongest dynamic to make sure you get
the result you want from your sound module.
Higher sensitivity allows the drum to produce a
loud volume even when played softly.
Lower sensitivity will keep the drum producing
a low volume even when played forcefully.
Retriggering happens when you hit the drum
once, but more than one sound comes from your
sound module. Because an acoustic drum
vibrates in a different way than an electronic
drum pad, attention is needed here if you find
this happening. This can also happen from
vibrations from nearby drums, or even monitor
speakers.
Threshold
Threshold level determines the point at which
the signal from the drum trigger actually
triggers a sound. You can look at the chart below
to understand this.
The curves indicate your playing dynamics. In
this case, no sound is produced a the “A” or “C”
points, but only the “B” point.
If you set the value higher, then soft hits on the
drum will NOT trigger a sound. Obviously if the
value is too low, then retriggering will occur
easily. In this case, you must set the value
according to your softest playing dynamics, not
forgetting about possible vibrations from other
drums in your kit.
In a live situation, when playing with a band
and/or using monitor speakers, this parameter
may need adjusting according to the acoustic
environment you are in.
Retrigger Cancel
Important when you are using drum triggers. Such
triggers can produce altered waveforms, which
may also cause inadvertent sounding not only at
“A” but also at “B” point in the following chart.
Retrigger Cancel detects disruptions in these
waveforms and makes it more difficult for
retriggering to occur.
While repeatedly striking the drum, raise the
Retrigger Cancel value until retriggering no
longer occur. Set this to the lowest value possible
while still ensuring there is no retriggering.
Although setting this to a high value prevents
Setting Up Your
Percussion Sound
Module
Trigger Parameters
and How They Function
Sensitivity
Threshold and Retrigger Cancel
Threshold
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Time
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